ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate vs Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max
The ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888, while the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030S; launch prices were $1299 and $1250. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max leads — 73/100 vs 60/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (1,622,749 vs 1,119,714); the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max is thinner (8.1mm vs 10.3mm).
ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate
Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max
- Better Geekbench Single: 1488 vs 1417
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Better display (89/100 vs 85/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 1622749 vs 1119714
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3851 vs 3373
- Faster charging: 100W vs 65W
- Lighter: 230g vs 238g
- Cheaper at launch: $1250 vs $1299
- Higher performance (69/100 vs 63/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 48/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 60/100)
- Better portability (39/100 vs 20/100)
Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate vs the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max scores 13 points higher (73/100 vs 60/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max leads (74/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max leads (83/100 vs 60/100). Value score: ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate — 28/100, Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max — 54/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max is a bit better (69/100 vs 63/100). In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate and the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate (74/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate (83/100 vs 60/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate (39/100 vs 20/100).
| Specification | ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate | Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | HiSilicon Kirin 9030S | |
| AnTuTu | 1119714 | 1622749 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1488 | 1417 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3373 | 3851 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.9" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 2448x1080 | 1308x2880 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 40 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 24 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 18GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 11 / ROG UI | Android 16, EMUI 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1200 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 172.8×77.3×10.3 mm | 164.0×77.1×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 238 g | 230 g | |
| Launch price | $1299 | $1250 |
ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 24MP
Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 13MP
ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2448x1080
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1308x2880
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
We compared ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate and Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max leads ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate by 31.0% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $49. Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max was $49 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max is a bit better (69/100 vs 63/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate and the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate (74/100 vs 48/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate (83/100 vs 60/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate (39/100 vs 20/100).
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate or the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max?
The Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max is noticeably better than the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
What is the rating of the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate and the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max?
The ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate or the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max?
The Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max leads on camera score (74/100 vs 48/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate or the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max?
The Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max leads on performance (69/100 vs 63/100).
Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate over the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max?
The ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate is a better fit for active users. The Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.